Easy

Pattern: Easy designed my Martina Behm

Yarn: Neeley's Knits in the gradient Mystic Unicorn

Needles: US Size 3

Started on: May 5th

Finished on: May 12th

Comments: I love this shawl so much! I wasn't quite sure how the pattern would look with this gradient, but it turned out fabulous! The pattern is so simple as the name suggests. And it's so clever, so while
mindless, it still kept my interest. I loved seeing each new color appear. This shawlette/scarf makes me so happy! I couldn't stop knitting on this at all. I loved the knitting and also couldn't wait to get the finished project so I can wear it.

So I Gather

 Pattern: So I Gather designed by Susan Ashcroft

Yarn: Neeley's Knits Ink Blot Blank in Sparkle in Rain on Morning Glories

Needles: US Size 6

Started on: July 30th

Finished on: Aug 7th


Comments: This was my first time using an ink blot blank. It was very interesting. As I mentioned in the previous post. It's benefits are takes up less room and time saved by not needing to wind the yarn. The yarn doesn't get tangled and such. It's hard to tell from the blank how the yarn will knit up guess how it will look. I got really lucky that this yarn and pattern played nicely together. I'm very happy with the results. I really like the shape of this shawl. It's a bit on the smaller size though, so I may end up giving this one to my Mom. (She likes small shawls).

Oh! Canada

Pattern: Oh! Canada designed by Knitspot

Yarn: Madelinetosh Tosh Pashmina in Celadon

Needles: US Size 7

Started on: June 1st

Finished on: July 25th

Comments: This was fun to knit. The pattern wasn't too difficult. This is one of the lovely precious yarns I've been saving in my stash. It's a merino silk cashmere blend. You really can't go wrong with Madelinetosh yarns. It was dreamy to work with. The pattern and yarn work well together.

I'm most proud of my join in the middle. That was the slowest and most difficult part of the shawl for me to get it to look seamless.

The yarn shows the stitches really well. It's so lovely. I'm going to keep this one for myself.

Breast Cancer Awareness Scarf

Pattern: Breast Cancer Awareness Scarf

Yarn: Rowan Wool Cotton in Burgundy

Needles: US Size 5

Started on: May 3rd

Finished on: May 11th

Comments: I used up one of my oldest yarns from 2006. So happy it's gone and out of stash. This knit up very quickly. Once I finished the lace hem it was a two row repeat that was easily memorized. I think the yarn and pattern go well together. The yarn was lovely to work with. It's a bit splitty, but was also lovely because it was soft yet sturdy.

WIP Wednesday

I realize I've gotten off track. It's time to re-commit to knitting down my oldest yarns. My oldest yarns are from 2006, that was 9 years ago!

I started the Breast Cancer Awareness scarf with Rowan Wool Cotton. I didn't really know what to do with this yarn, so I looked it up on Rav. And this seemed to be a good pattern to match to this yarn. I really like it so far. It has the added bonus of being mindless (once you get past the lace hem section). This yarn is DK weight, so it's knitting up quite quickly. I think this one will be done in no time. 

Quick Scarves

Pattern: Super Fast Ultra Cozy Scarf

Yarn: Twinkle Handknit Soft Chunky in Midnight and Lilac

Needles: US Size 17

Started on: Aug 7th

Finished on: Aug 9th

Comments and Modifications: I started (and finished) these two scarves because I wanted a quick knit.  My knitting time has been scarce lately, and I wanted to have some finished projects this month and feel like I'm getting things done.

This yarn is very soft and bulky so it knitted up super quickly. The pattern is just one row and easily memorized. These two scarves will also go into the gift bin.

WIP Wednesday: Chugging Along

 Elizabeth Shawl - This is my "E" for my Lace A-Z project. This has been taking most of my attention. It's been awhile since I've used lace weight yarns, I forget how slow it can be. I really like the colors and I think it will turn out well.

One Row Handspun Scarf - This is one of my oldest stash from 2006. This is growing slowly, but surely.

FO Friday: Scrunchable Scarf

Pattern: Scrunchable Scarf from Knitlist

Yarn: Neeley's Knits Once Upon A Time Inspired Gradient in "I'll Get You, My Pretty"

Needles: US Size 7

Started on: April 14th

Finished on: April 17th

Comments: I cast on 33 stitches. This was a very quick knit. I love how squishy and soft the yarn is. I like the gradient effect from light green to dark green and all the little flecks interspersed.

WIP Wednesday: New Project

I started a new project this week.

Scrunchable Scarf - This is my new scarf on the needles using Neeley's Knits Once Upon A Time inspired "I'll get you, my pretty". I love the flecks of dark green interspersed. This is my current TV watching knitting.

WIP Wednesday

Fall Line Scarf - I started a scarf in Malabrigo Silky Merino. This yarn is so soft and lovely to work with.

Autumn Arbor -  (no new photo) I'm now on the second half of the stole. This is still coming along slowly, but surely.  

Crooked Little Scarf

 Pattern: Crooked Little Scarf from Knitspot

Yarn: Pigeonroof Studios Sock yarn in White Rabbit

Needles: US Size 3

Started on: Nov. 12, 2013

Finished on: Feb. 22, 2014

Comments/Modifications: I only knit 23 repeats instead of 24 because of the amount of yarn I had. This yarn originally came from the 2011 Woolgirl Alice in Wonderland Sock Club Kit. I didn't want to knit the socks from this kit. I decided it would look wonderful in a scarf. The scarf pattern was easy to remember and knit up quickly. It only took me a long time because I kept getting distracted by other shiny yarns and new patterns.

FO Friday: That Little Scarf

 Pattern: That Little Scarf from Knitspot

Yarn: A Verb For Keeping Warm Alpaca/Silk in Lux

Needles: US Size 6

Started on: Feb. 13th

Finished on: Feb. 20th

Comments/Modifications: I knit 13 repeats instead of 10 because I wanted to use up all my yarn. This was a more difficult pattern, as the repeats shift and there's patterning on both sides. I was able to find a rhythm and it did go faster after the first few repeats. I still had to use the chart at all times. I love the way this pattern looks in this yarn. It was challenging and enjoyable to knit.

WIP Wednesday: Scarves

I've been knitting away on two scarves.

1) That Little Scarf - I've had this pattern for awhile now, but have never knit it up. I saw Anne post a progress photo of her scarf last week. It was so beautiful, it made me want to start mine immediately. The pattern is challenging, but I was able to get into a good rhythm after a few repeats. I'm enjoying knitting his scarf tremendously. One of the reasons I waited a long time to knit this pattern is because I couldn't find the perfect yarn for it. I'm so pleased with how it looks in this sports weight A Verb For Keeping Warm yarn.



2) Crooked Little Scarf - I started this in late 2013. I kept getting distracted by other shiny yarns and new patterns. I finally got back into working on this scarf last week. I needed something that wasn't too difficult that I could work on while watching the Olympics.

Celes

Pattern: Celes from Brooklyn Tweed

Yarn: Madelinetosh Tosh Merino Light in Briar

Needles: US Size 6

Started on: Nov. 12th

Finished on: Jan. 4th

Modifications: This is my first finished object of 2014. This is also my first project finished from my bin.

I added an extra repeat to each half. This was a challenging knit with an interesting construction. The body is knit in two halves and then grafted together. Then the stitches are picked up all around and the border is knitted on.

WIP Wednesday - Scarves

Yesterday, I started two new scarves.

Celes - This will be my "C" for my Lace A-Z Challenge. So far I really am enjoying the pattern and yarn combination. I'm using Madelinetosh Tosh Merino Light in Briar. This is one of my go to yarns. I think Briar is one of my favorite Madelinetosh color ways.

Crooked Little Scarf - I've knit two repeats so far. I'm using Pigeonroof Studios Sock Yarn in White Rabbit. I got this yarn from the Alice In Wonderland Series kits from Woolgirl a few years back. I'm finding the yarn to be a bit splitty, so I have to be careful with it. Otherwise, the  yarn is really lovely. It's soft and springy and this silvery color is really beautiful.